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USL League Two is the leader in pre-professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada. The League holds a vital role as it continues to provide the elite platform for those pursuing professional careers domestically and internationally. Throughout the United States and Canada, League Two franchises continue to provide the elite player the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. With ownership of teams coming from the likes of MLS and USL franchises as well as leading business and sports individuals.

League Two serves as the leading development platform for the game both on and off the field.League Two is more than the leading national pre-professional league. League Two is the defined and proven pathway for players to progress to the ranks of professional soccer, while its clubs become fixtures in the communities where they operate.

COMPETITION STRUCTURE

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

USL League Two features over 80 franchises in 4 conferences throughout the United States and Canada. The conferences include the Eastern, Southern, Central, and Western Conference. USL League Two regular season takes place during the summer from early May to mid-July. Each team plays a 14-match schedule against their respective divisional opponents, seven at home and seven away.

12 DIVISIONS

Central Conference Divisions:

Great Lakes, Heartland, Mid South Division

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Eastern Conference Divisions:

Northeast, Mid Atlantic, Metropolitan Division

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Southern Conference Divisions:

Deep South, Southeast, South Atlantic

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Western Conference Divisions:

Mountain, Northwest, Southwest

PLAYOFF QUALIFICATION

In conferences with three divisions, each division winner, plus the highest-finishing second-place team in the conference, advances to the playoffs. Playoffs occur in late July, with each conference champion advancing to the national semifinals and the winners of those matches advancing to the USL League Two Championship in early August.

MLS SUPERDRAFT

Of the 52 players selected in the first two rounds of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, 39 have League Two experience (75%). 17 first-round picks have played in League Two, including eight of the top 10 selections. The proven Path2Pro in North American soccer, USL League Two is an important stepping stone for top professionals now playing throughout the world. More than 70% of all MLS draftees since 2010 have USL League Two experience, including a record 66 selections in 2018.

USL LEAGUE TWO ALUMNI

There are 199 USL League Two alumni competing in MLS in 2020. In the 2019 season, 382 active USL Championship players had USL League Two experience, as well as 131 players in USL League One's inaugural season. During the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, 61 former USL League Two players were selected by MLS clubs, making up 81% of all players chosen in the draft. The trend continued in the 2020 SuperDraft, with 56 League Two products (73%) selected by teams in the American top-flight.

US MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PRESENCE

Additionally, 79 former USL League Two players have suited up for the US Men's National Team. Players include Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin, Werder Bremen forward Josh Sargent, and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

LEAGUE TWO ALUMNI

The club's ultimate goal is to form talented young prospects into top professional football players. Our esteemed list of alumni includes USL Championship record goalscorers, MLS household names, and players who would go on to play in the top leagues in the world such as the English Premier League and Serie A.

LEO FOLLA

CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES

2019 Signing

FA Euro USL League Two Career

2016 - 2018 Seasons

38 Games played

3,413 Minutes played

JUAN CARLOS OBREGON

RIO GRANDE VALLEY TOROS

2019 Signing

FA Euro USL League Two Career

2016 Season

13 Games played

1076 Minutes played

7 Goals

CONOR McGLYNN

HARTFORD ATHLETIC

2020 Signing

FA Euro USL League Two Career

2017 - 2019 Seasons

33 Games played

2761 Minutes played

7 Goals & 2 Assists

LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP

USL League Two continues to display its elite pool of pre-professional players in the longest-running North American cup competition. In 2018, FC Golden State Force continued the trend of League Two clubs reaching the important stages of the tournament with the West Coast side taking on MLS club LA Galaxy in the fourth round.